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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Michelle Echeverria and Lavette Farlow conducted an announced visit to complete the Pre-licensing inspection. LPAs met with Licensee, Diana Rojas. The fire clearance was approved on 5/03/2024 for four (4) nonambulatory clients.
The facility has four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room, backyard with shed, and attached garage. LPAs toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility. The following were inspected:
Client Bedrooms: All bedrooms have the required bedding and furniture, such as, clean mattresses/linen, nightstands, dressers, chairs, and lighting.
Client Bathrooms: The bathroom appliances were operating in safe and sanitary condition.
Kitchen and Dining Areas: Utensils and dishware are in good repair and ready for client use. Kitchen appliances and counter top were free of debris and in good repair. There was a locked and secured cabinet where medication and sharps will be stored. There was also non-perishable food inside the pantry and perishable food inside the refrigerator/freezer. There is a safely locked and secured filing cabinet where clients and staff files are going to be stored. Stove and water temperature were not tested due to licensee stating that the water heater was not turning on since it was turned off when the stove got replaced. LPAs observed the fireplace not securely enclosed and accessible to clients.
Common Sitting Areas: There is adequate seating in the common areas. The facility has a supply of activities for the clients.
Laundry Room/ Garage: The laundry room is near the entry to the garage.
Linens and Hygiene Supplies: An adequate supply of linens and hygiene supplies were available. |